Kurt Potter's Blog

Posted on 12/24/2018

If you are thinking of buying a home, you probably have been getting your finances for some time. First-time homebuyers need the right information to avoid making big mistakes when they purchase their homes. The leap into home ownership is a big one, and you’ll want as much information with you along for the ride. Below, you’ll find a...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

Posted on 12/17/2018

Getting Credit-Ready for Your First Mortgage Application

Applying for your first home loan can seem scary or daunting to many first-time homeowners. However, this process, if done correctly, can save you thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on interest over the lifetime of your loan. Before you apply for a loan, there are several documents you’ll want to gather and steps you’ll want to take...

Mortgage Application

Credit Score

Posted on 12/10/2018

The Ways Your Neighborhood Increases The Value Of Your Home

The neighborhood you live in has just as much to do with the value of your home as the features of the house itself. The right amenities in a community can increase the value of your home significantly. Read on to find out the most desirable features of any area. Places To Walk Whether it’s immaculate sidewalks, hiking trail,...

Neighborhood Watch

Choosing A Neighborhood

Posted on 12/03/2018

How To Address High Iron Content In Well Water

Sometimes our dream home comes with not-so-dreamy features. One of those can be well water with a higher than desired rust content. Of course, this isn’t necessarily a reason to pass up a home you are otherwise in love with. There are several solutions to keep in mind when making your decision. The first thing you will want to...

Iron

Well Water

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Posted on 11/26/2018

Best Improvements To Make Before Selling Your Home

As a seller, you want to make the right improvements to allow your home to sell fast and at a good price. Many sellers end up making unnecessary improvements to their homes in an effort to sell. It’s important to know what improvements will actually make a difference in how your home is sold. Read on for more tips....

Home Improvements

Having Your House Ready To Sell

Posted on 11/19/2018

Key Reasons to Improve Your Home's Interior

If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...

Interior Design

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 11/12/2018

Become a Flexible Homebuyer

When it comes to buying a house, it usually pays to be flexible. Because if you take a flexible approach to the real estate market, you'll be open to checking out dozens of residences and can improve your chances of finding a house that matches or exceeds your expectations. Although flexibility can play an important role in a successful...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/30/2018

8 Hartfield Road, Portland, CT 06480 now has a new price of $314,900!

Perfect sized home in the highly desired Paley Farms neighborhood conveniently located near the South Glastonbury border. This home sits beautifully on a level lot with a well-maintained backyard perfect for entertaining, and complete with a landscaped tree-line to provide additional privacy. Inside you'll find a warm and inviting open floor plan that maximizes living space. The spacious eat-in kitchen, featuring new gleaming hardwood floors, leads to an enticing yet cozy family room complete with a gas fireplace and natural lighting from the doorway to the patio. Upstairs will not disappoint with three nicely proportioned bedrooms, all...

Real Estate

Portland

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Posted on 11/29/2018

404 Hilliard Street, Manchester, CT 06042 now has a new price of $194,900!

Remarkable Ranch set on parklike lot with a huge fully fenced back yard great for any and ALL outdoor activities. Enter through a quaint covered front porch into a home offering hardwood floors, beautiful mahogany trim and nice living room with great picture window and fireplace. Expansive eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, wine fridge, built-in pantry, and a large dining area overlooking the wonderful yard. Bedrooms with hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and great closet space. Best of all, a huge finished lower level (approximately an additional 750 sq. ft.) with wet bar for additional entertaining and family space. Also, offers an...

Real Estate

Manchester

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Posted on 11/27/2018

362 Wickham Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 now has a new price of $274,900!

Very nice opportunity in a great area of Glastonbury! Home is priced to reflect work to be done. By no means a full rehab, but rather work on areas needing attention and a bit of deferred maintenance. For that work, you get a great home with loads of space, beautiful front porch and a super floor plan. The first floor has a wonderful cooks kitchen set up with plenty of area to entertain. There are FIVE other rooms on the first floor, each with its' own charm and comfort. Formal dining room, living room with a fireplace, family room, 4 season sunroom with high ceiling and wood stove, and an office/den with another fireplace and sliders to the...

Real Estate

Glastonbury

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Posted on 11/27/2018

75 Benson Av, Westerly, RI 02891 is now new to the market!

Remarkable opportunity to finally own your year round or vacation home in Misquamicut/Westerly!! Only a few minute walk to the beach! And of course a short ride to all the Westerly has to offer including wonderful restaurants, shops and classic Watch Hill! The lot is definitely oversized for the community, with loads of possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. There are two front entrances, one entering in to the sunroom which opens to the spacious kitchen and living area with breakfast bar. This area screams entertaining and also enters to the rear deck and expansive rear yard. You'll also find the dining room, living room, a bedroom, and...

Real Estate

Westerly

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Posted on 11/16/2018

Another Property Sold - 308 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371

YEAR ROUND LIVING AT IT'S FINEST!! Beautiful setting in Old Lyme Shores, walk to the beach! Pull into the wonderful curb appeal, level lot, paver driveway, and attached finished garage that allows for additional entertaining area. Well maintained home with a nice flow and hardwood floors. Spacious eat-in kitchen leads out to a lovely sunroom to relax on those summer evenings. Three spacious bedrooms all with hardwood floors and ceiling fans, formal dining room with slider to deck & paver patio. This is a true summer/year round...

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